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Tarpon High's Leadership Conservatory for the Arts theater program presents The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. today and Friday and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday in the school's auditorium, 1411 Gulf Road. This is the largest show the school has produced and includes elementary age students as Munchkins, flying monkeys and Winkies. All tickets $10. Call (727) 943-4900, ext. 177.

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Greek dance classes: Learn the steps to popular Greek dances, 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday through May at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 101 Beekman Lane, Craig Park. Class fee is $30 per person for all four classes, $25 for each additional family member. No flip-flops. Geared for ages 14 and older. Register at (727) 942-5605 or visit tarponarts.org.

Plumb House Museum: The Clearwater Historical Society offers tours of the historic Plumb House Museum, featuring a variety of antiques and vintage items such as uniforms and photos of the Clearwater Bombers champion men's softball team 8:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month. The two-story, Cracker-style wood house is at 1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Free, but donations welcome. Call (727) 446-2676 or (727) 399-1412.

Learn to landscape: Wilma J. Holley, horticulturist with the Pinellas County Cooperative Extension, will discuss Florida-friendly landscaping and present a slide show at 10 a.m. at Unitarian Universalists Church of Tarpon Springs, 230 Grand Blvd. A question and answer session and refreshments will follow. Supplies will be provided for participants to pot their own plant. Cost is $15. Reservations required. Call Rose at (727) 845-1650.

Evening of song: The Suncoast Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Palm Harbor Community Center, 1500 16th St. Cost is $5 at the door for center members, $8 nonmembers. Call (727) 771-6000 or visit phrec.org.

Young authors workshop: Authors between the ages of 9 and 12 can bring a sample of their work to Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., at 2 p.m. for a discussion and activities focused on creative writing. Local authors will offer tips on getting published. Registration is required. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 3018.

Picnic and program: The Andrews Memorial Chapel will host a picnic and special program featuring the International Chorale of Dunedin at 7 p.m. at 1899 San Mateo Drive, Dunedin. All are welcome to attend. Call (727) 789-0256.

Free movie: Grab the family and a blanket at head out to the Movies in the Park Series every Friday night in May at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Themed activities for kids start at 7 p.m., movie begins at dusk. On-site parking and concessions available. For a listing of movie titles, call (727) 587-6755 or visit LargoEvents.com.

Spring grand opening: Spend the day on water slides and in the pool celebrating the grand opening of Highland Family Aquatic Center, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. Free hot dogs and special gifts for mom on Mother's Day. For details, call (727) 518-3128 or visit LargoPools.com.

All day scrapbook crop: Bring your photos and supplies and join other scrapbookers for a day of fun, noon-8 p.m. at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. For details, call (727) 518-3016.

Nautical flea market: A nautical flea market will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dunedin Marina, 51 Main St. Profits from space rentals will be donated to the Dunedin Youth Sailing Association. Call Russ Cromwell at (727) 510-8808 or visit russcromwell.com.

Family freecycle: Swap clean, gently used toys, games and clothing at 1 p.m. in the children's department of Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. All remaining items will be donated to charity. Call (727) 587-6715.

Meet, mingle and dance: A vintage swing blast dance party featuring East Coast 1940s and 1950s swing music will be from 8 p.m.-midnight at Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. Free lessons at 7 p.m. Dress to impress. No partner required. $7 cash per person at the door. Call (727) 738-6159.

Bowling fundraiser: The Knights of Columbus Council of St. Matthews will host a fundraising bowling tournament at 1 p.m. at Liberty Lanes, 11401 Starkey Road, Largo. Entry fee is $25 per person, $15 under age 18, and includes two hours of bowling and a catered meal after the event. To register, call (727) 539-7291 or (727) 692-9191.

Tennis for everyone: A tennis block party will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Ave., Clearwater. All ages and ability levels are welcome to participate in this free event. No registration is required. Call (727) 669-1919.